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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel® Core™ i3 Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 1050 2GB DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Onboard sound card Notes supplémentaires : + GPU D3D12 / vulkan 1.0 support required + internet connection to access CCID features recommended +

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 11 | CCDALINK REVISION VII Processeur : Intel® Core™ i5 | 'first wave' MATA" unit Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 1060 6GB | "WHITE RABBIT" MATA" viewer DirectX : Version 12 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Standard issue AEGIS-017 receiver Notes supplémentaires : + tear flesh from bone +

CICADAMATA"

Hidden gem
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Released August 21, 2026
sample: 183 reviews posted after launch (111 AI-classified)
97/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 99 % · 186 reviews (« Very Positive »)
➡️ Stable reception — recent reviews (30d): 97% positive vs 98% overall (903 recent reviews)
10,25€ 9,22€ -10%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

A frenetic, indie-style shooter that players call 'addictive' and 'fast-paced', with nearly every review pouring praise on its movement and action mechanics. Scarcely anyone has logged more than 2 hours—yet 99% still rate it as a must-play.

What it's about: + follow the white rabbit + hop, skip, and jump to become one with joyeuse, until you are no longer you +

In-game

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« Marathon if Bungie locked the ♥♥♥♥ in with a single player platformer FPS if this looks good to you, it is. buy it. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 0 h played2211
« The rule 34 is going to be heat »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 3 h played21
« this game is like if ultrakill and marathon were combined and the professor accidentally spilled a gallon of estrogen into it easy shoe in for indie of the year, only issue i have is i wish it was a tad bit longer »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played1
« big fan if it looks good to you, it is. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 15 h played1
« this ♥♥♥♥ is fun dude, i sunk a bunch of time into the demo disk in next fest and it's only gotten better »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played1
« Doomed yuri in my autism shooter +rep »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played1
« I am okay. The air is just heavy today. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 8 h played1

In players' words

« Marathon if Bungie locked the ♥♥♥♥ in with a single player platformer FPS if this looks good to you, it is. buy it. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 0 h played2211
« this ♥♥♥♥ is fun dude, i sunk a bunch of time into the demo disk in next fest and it's only gotten better »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played1
« The rule 34 is going to be heat »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 3 h played21
« Doomed yuri in my autism shooter +rep »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played1
« this game is like if ultrakill and marathon were combined and the professor accidentally spilled a gallon of estrogen into it easy shoe in for indie of the year, only issue i have is i wish it was a tad bit longer »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played1
« I am okay. The air is just heavy today. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 8 h played1
« big fan if it looks good to you, it is. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 15 h played1

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
99 % pos · n=89
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=40
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=23
Value for money
100 % pos · n=9
Content / longevity
75 % pos · n=8
Story / writing
75 % pos · n=4
Interface / UX
50 % pos · n=4
Performance
100 % pos · n=3
Stability / bugs
100 % pos · n=1
Multiplayer
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay898801
Graphics / art404000
Audio / music232300
Value for money9900
Content / longevity8602
Story / writing4310
Interface / UX4211
Performance3300
Stability / bugs1100
Multiplayer1100

Positive reviews by playtime

<2h
98 % (n=115)
2-10h
100 % (n=65)
10-25h
100 % (n=2)
>25h
100 % (n=1)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 32 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 15,3 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Movement and action mechanics steal the show: 88 positive mentions out of 89
  • The soundtrack is universally loved: 23 positive mentions out of 23
  • Stylish visuals draw constant admiration: 40 positive mentions out of 40
  • Players call it 'recommended' far more than they criticize: 6 mentions

Weaknesses

  • Content leaves some wanting more: 2 negative mentions out of 8
  • UI draws rare mixed reactions: 1 negative and 1 mixed mention

Who is it for?

Fans of twitchy, high-energy shooters who crave tight controls and a pulse-pounding rhythm will find their match here. Anyone chasing a deep, sprawling campaign should look elsewhere.

Is CICADAMATA" worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 99% of 186 Steam reviews are positive (player score 97/100). Most-praised strength: Movement and action mechanics steal the show. Current price: 9,22€ (10% off).

Verdict

CICADAMATA defies its short playtime with sky-high satisfaction, turning every session into a replay. While its brevity and UI are the only sore spots, the sheer fun factor makes it a standout indie gem.

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